Qualified and experienced teacher of English who has been a GCSE examiner.

Finding the right English tutor for a high-achieving Year 10 student is not easy, and I spent a great deal of time researching before choosing Mark. I was looking for someone who understood the demands of GCSE English at the highest level, rather than simply offering general English tuition.

What impressed me most was that the initial free session was a genuine assessment. Mark took the time to explore my daughter’s reading, writing and analytical range to understand where she was already performing strongly and where she could be stretched further.

He listened carefully, took notes throughout our conversation, and was remarkably flexible in accommodating the specific requests we had as parents. We came away with the clear impression that he understands the standards expected at the top end of GCSE English and has a thoughtful approach to helping a capable student progress. That sense of confidence and clarity is what made us decide to continue with him.